Invite 78 // Mar 5

Rather than write a standard intro this week, I thought I'd share a few reader experiences submitted through the "Trail Log" feature this winter.

Gardens Aglow
​"Super pre-Christmas family event - everything is better outside, especially their kettlecorn!"

Climb for a Cure
​"It's been a while since I've gotten into the "too winded to talk" zone, and it felt really great. The cookies were a sweet reward and skiing down by headlamp (and narrowly missing uphill climbers and downhill snowshoers) was way more enjoyable than anticipated. Looking forward to the next one."

Camp Adventures for Grown-ups: Chilling Out!
​"Fun, inspiring, feeling recharged- all for a great cause! Staying at a Girl Scout camp brought me back to my childhood. Beautiful location."

It's great to hear from readers. Your feedback helps me determine which events are fun and worth featuring in future years.

Now, on to this week's activities.

✌️ Max

Disclaimer Time: Nature is unpredictable and events change. Always double-check the organization's event page before heading out.

Ski and Snowshoe Trailer: Lake St. George

Mon, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 10 | Liberty | Free

Lake St George State Park is the next stop for the ski and snowshoe trailer, which offers free rentals all week.

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Flagstaff Lake: Shore Trail Snowshoe

Sat, Mar 8 | Carrabassett Valley | Free

Grab your snowshoes and join a 4-mile snowshoe tour around Flagstaff Lake, with a stop at Flagstaff Hut for hot beverages.

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Mt. Abram Women's Ski Touring

Sat, Mar 8 | Greenwood | Paid

A few spots are still open for this weekend's Women's Ski Touring group hosted by Inclusive Ski Touring. Jump on this chance to learn or improve your skills in a friendly environment.

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Full Moon Hike at Hidden Valley Nature Center

Fri, Mar 14 | Jefferson | Donation Based

Experience HVNC after dark on snowshoes or microspikes as part of this guided group excursion.

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Guided hike at Dodge Point

Sat, Mar 15 | Newcastle | Free

Join Naturalist Sarah Gladu on the Dodge Point trails to look for signs of life on this early spring walk.

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WinterKids Family Day at Pleasant Mountain

Sun, Mar 16 | Denmark | Free

WinterKids app users get free and discounted lift tickets at Pleasant Mountain for family day.

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Maine Adaptive Ski-A-Thon

Sun, Mar 23 | Newry | Donation Based

Spend a day on the slopes while supporting adaptive outdoor programs for people with disabilities. Register a team to participate in a costume, fun race, and start fundraising today.

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Portland 10 Miler

Sun, Apr 27 | Portland | Paid

Lace up for this 10-mile road race, which passes scenic hot spots around Portland, like Payson Park, Munjoy Hill, and the Eastern Prom. Plan ahead and register today.

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Maine Summer Adventure Race

Sat, Jul 12 - Sun, Jul 13 | Bethel | Paid

Registration is open for this annual adventure race, which includes mountain biking, hiking, sea kayaking, and navigation by map and compass. Choose your own adventure level with 3-hour, 8-hour, and 24-hour race options.

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Better with friends. Some of life's best outdoor experiences are shared with others. Share this newsletter with a friend to inspire your next group adventure by forwarding this email or sharing a link to subscribe.

Previously Featured & Upcoming

​Inclusive Ski Touring: Open to All Program | Sun, Jan 5 - Sun, Mar 16 | Paid​

​Women's Wave: Ocean Dip | Sat, Mar 8 | Free​

​Women's Wilderness First Aid Weekend in a Backcountry Hut | Fri, Apr 4 - Sun, Apr 6 | Paid​

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Trail Log: Share your Experience

Have you attended any of these recent activities? Use the quick check-in links(30 seconds or less) to log your attendance and share your experience.

📝 Fat-Bike 101 Class - Tue, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 22​

📝 Somerset SnowFest - Fri, Feb 14 - Sat, Feb 22​

📝 Mahoosuc Land Trust Winterfest - Sat, Feb 15 - Sat, Feb 22​

📝 Ski and Snowshoe Trailer: Camden Hills - Mon, Feb 17 - Mon, Feb 24​

📝 Belfast Ice Festival - Fri, Feb 21 - Sun, Feb 23​

📝 Night Sky and Owl Walk - Sat, Feb 22​

📝 Ski and Snowshoe Trailer: Two Lights - Sun, Feb 23​

📝 Salt Bay Sunday - Sun, Feb 23​

📝 Free Night Skiing at Black Mountain - Wed, Feb 26​

📝 Alpine Feast 2025 - Sat, Mar 1​

📝 Katahdin Winter Mountaineering - Sat, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 2​

📝 Star Party - Sat, Mar 1​

📝 Queerly Trail Mixer - Tue, Mar 4​

📝 Ski the Night Away - Tue, Mar 4​

Your responses help us decide which events to feature again and motivate the newsletter's continued creation.

The Maine Outsider is your invitation to get outside. Our mission is to connect you with outdoor organizations offering impactful events and experiences around the state.

We monitor 300+ organizations but can't know everything. If you're hosting an event or have a tip about an upcoming experience, use our tip line to let us know.

Thanks for reading. Now, get out there!